Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Bolsonaro's son uncertain about presidential run
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, said he might not run for president in the next election.
He had previously said he would run, but now he's not sure.
He mentioned that there might be a 'price' for him to step down, but he didn't say what that price is.
His father, Jair Bolsonaro, is in prison for trying to overthrow the government after he lost the last election.
The markets were surprised because they thought a more experienced candidate would be chosen.
Flavio Bolsonaro asked people to think about what's best for Brazil.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, expressed uncertainty about running for president in the 2024 election.
This marks a reversal from his previous announcement on Friday that he would run on the Liberal Party’s ticket.
He hinted at a potential 'price' for withdrawing his candidacy, possibly related to a bill pardoning those involved in the January 2023 public building invasions.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat to Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.
Markets were surprised by the initial announcement, as they had expected a more seasoned candidate to consolidate right-wing support.
- Who
- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Uncertainty about running for president in the 2024 Brazilian general election
- When
- Announced on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after attending a religious service
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- Indicated there might be a 'price' for withdrawing his candidacy, possibly related to a bill pardoning those involved in the January 2023 public building invasions
- Candidate
- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro
- Position
- Eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro
- Party
- Liberal Party
- Election
- 2024 Brazilian general election
- Previous Announcement
- Friday, December 6, 2024
- Current Announcement
- Sunday, December 8, 2024
- Former President's Status
- Serving a 27-year sentence for coup plotting
- Opponent
- Luis Inacio Lula da Silva